THE city will soon institutionalize the maintenance of handwashing behavioral prompts to encourage consistent good hygiene practices and support behavior change among residents. This, after the City Council committee on health, nutrition, health insurance, chaired by Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane, favorably supported and endorsed the approval of the proposed ordinance to the committee on laws and rules. This ordinance seeks for the provision of functioning handwashing faciliti

COUNCILOR Paolo Nicolo Gaane, chair of the City Council committee on health, nutrition, and health insurance, has expressed commendation for Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, following the enactment of an ordinance institutionalizing Newborn Screening (NBS) within the city. The ordinance aims to ensure that every newborn in Cagayan de Oro City receives comprehensive screening for various congenital conditions. Councilor Gaane lauded the vice mayor for her leadership and dedication

Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane, chair of the City Council committee on health, nutrition, and health insurance, spearheaded a voluntary bloodletting activity on November 8, 2025 in Barangay Tablon. The event was organized in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross, J. R. Borja General Hospital (JRBGH), Inclusive Health Advocacy Group (IHAG), Barangay Council of Tablon, and City Mayor Rolando A. Uy. Councilor Gaane expressed his appreciation to the support of the residents of